2007-10-08 16:55:49 · 8 answers · asked by zareen_mont 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
actually this is known as the twin paradox and is a result of einsteins theory of relativity which says that there is no absolute time only time relative to an observer. A person who went up in a ship at a high speed would age slower than someone who stayed on earth. his momentum thru space actually offsets his momentum thru time!
2007-10-08 17:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by AlCapone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you abide by the Big Bang theory, which dispersed our universe uniformly outward at a speed somewhat in excess of the speed of light, then allowing for a degree of mutual gravity (among the nearby matter) We and indeed all matter thrown out in that horrific explosion are STILL travelling outwardly at possibly 98% the speed of light. This has been proven by observation of the red-shift of our neighboring outwardly-dashing material. So.do you feel longer-lived?
The astronauts slow journeys are small potatos compared to the rate we already enjoy flying this planet and solar system and the entire Milky Way galaxy.at near the S>O>L
2007-10-09 02:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by te144 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The faster you move ( going into space usually involves great speeds) the slower you age. But right now it's just a little bit. They have put clocks on the Space Shuttle and when they compare them to one's on earth after landing they show less time has passed.
2007-10-09 00:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Pal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you fly fast you lose time. They would actually actually age more slowly. It would only amount to a fraction of a second per day at orbital speeds. If you went near the speed of light to a nearby star and returned, the people would be much older than you.
2007-10-09 00:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the OP is confusing astronauts and science fiction. while it is true the closer you get to the speed of light the slower time moves past you, current astronauts aren't traveling anywhere near the speeds to benefit from this temporal fountain of youth.
so whether on the moon or on earth you aren't aging any differently.
although as the other one said re-entry can really kick your butt aesthetically.
2007-10-09 00:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by jcinsov 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only age the amount of time you were in space. If you are gone for 30 days, when you get back you are 30 days older. There is nothing in space to accelerate aging.
(Please check your grammar in the future.)
2007-10-09 00:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
age is simply a reference of time your body has existed on this earth.
if you mean age as in appearance of age then its possibly for the entire space flight to age you. launch and entry of a space shuttle is very stressful on the body and this can possibly cause visible "aging" to your body. but it is highly unlikely that this would be noticeable in any way.
2007-10-09 00:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by drewhenderson13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We only get older physically and even though time is different in space, our own bioligical clock is ticking
2007-10-09 00:25:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋